Both of her parents are private investigators, but father Rick is also a country guitarist and songwriter. Lambert became seriously interested in country music after attending a Garth Brooks concert as a young girl, and soon began singing in talent contests under the tutelage of her father.
At 16, Miranda began appearing on the Johnny High Country Music Review in Arlington, Texas, the same show that helped launch the career of LeAnn Rimes. Miranda quickly landed a recording session in Nashville, but left the studio in tears after she became frustrated with the "pop" sound of music that was not her own. Upon returning to Texas, Miranda began writing songs and taking guitar lessons from her father.
When Miranda's aptitude for music became apparent, her parents encouraged her to aggressively pursue singing and acting opportunities. While still a high school student, Miranda made her professional singing debut and fronted the house band at the Reo Palm Isle Ballroom in Longview, Texas, a long-running venue that has showcased Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson.
Foregoing college, Miranda performed throughout Texas in 2001 and 2002. She finished first in the Texas auditions for Nashville Star and eventually placed third on the national competition.
Discography
On September 15, 2003, she signed with Sony records. She has since released three studio albums, 2005's Kerosene, 2007's Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, 2009's Revolution and 2011's Four The Record; all four of which debuted at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Kerosene,Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Revolution have been certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Miranda Lambert has release a total of fourteen singles, which includes five Top 20 hits; of these, Kerosene and Gunpowder & Lead have been certified Gold singles by the RIAA.
Awards and Critical Acclaim
In 2005, at the 40th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Miranda won the Cover Girl Fresh Face of Country Music Award. In 2005, she was also nominated for the Country Music Association's Horizon Award and performed "Kerosene". Nashville Scene named Kerosene one of the best albums of 2005
Miranda was nominated for and won the "Album of the Year" award at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards for her latest album Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.
Run Daddy Run
Miranda Lambert Lyrics
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Like a bullet from a gun, run daddy run
All the songs you used to sing to me
Would rock birds to sleep
I need you now so please somehow
Put rockets on your feet (oh oh oh oh)
Like a bullet from a gun, run daddy run
Saw that dark cloud coming from a million miles away
Oh how I've dreaded this God forsaken day (oh oh oh oh)
Daddy can you hear the devil drawing near
Like a bullet from a gun, run daddy run
Mama's been crying in the kitchen
Sister's been afraid of the dark
I've been gathering the pieces of all these shattered hearts
And I don't care where you go to
And I don't care where you land
Just get out of there daddy as fast as you can
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Daddy can you hear the devil drawing near
Like a bullet from a gun, run daddy run
Run Daddy run, run daddy run
Run Daddy run, run daddy run
Run Daddy run, run daddy run
The lyrics of Miranda Lambert [feat. Pistol Annies]'s song "Run Daddy Run" tell the story of a family facing danger and chaos. The singer, a daughter, addresses her father, who seems to be in some sort of peril. She pleads with him to listen to her and escape before it's too late. She warns him of a "dark cloud" on the horizon and urges him to run away from it as fast as he can, likening it to a "bullet from a gun." She describes the fear, grief, and turmoil that she and her family are experiencing, as her mother is crying and her sister is scared of the dark. The singer herself is picking up the pieces of their shattered hearts. Throughout the song, the urgency and desperation of the daughter's pleas intensify as the danger approaches, and she tells her father to put "rockets on [his] feet" and run as fast as possible.
The imagery of danger and urgency is prevalent throughout the lyrics, from the "devil drawing near" to the "shattered hearts" and the "God forsaken day." The daughter's use of language gives a sense of how deeply she desires her father's safety and how desperate she is to see him escaping from the danger. The lyrics also showcase the loving relationships between family members and the impact of danger on them, highlighting the importance of family and human connections.
Line by Line Meaning
Daddy can you hear the devil drawing near
As danger approaches, the singer is concerned for her father's safety and urges him to pay attention to the warning signs.
Like a bullet from a gun, run daddy run
The imminent danger is compared to a bullet, and the singer insists that her father should run away as fast as possible.
All the songs you used to sing to me
The singer has fond memories of her father singing to her and is now hoping that those memories will give him the strength he needs to escape danger.
Would rock birds to sleep
The lullabies her father sang were gentle and calming - just like the feeling she needs him to have while escaping danger.
I need you now so please somehow
The artist is desperate for her father to leave and is willing to do whatever it takes to convince him to run to safety.
Put rockets on your feet (oh oh oh oh)
The use of 'rockets on your feet' is a metaphor for the singer's father running as fast as he can to escape danger.
Saw that dark cloud coming from a million miles away
The singer knew that danger was approaching and tried to prepare as best she could, but she knows that her father needs to leave immediately to be safe.
Oh how I've dreaded this God forsaken day (oh oh oh oh)
The feeling of despair and helplessness is conveyed in these lines as the artist laments the arrival of danger and the need to escape.
Mama's been crying in the kitchen
The artist's mother is also concerned and emotional about the approaching danger - a sign of just how serious the situation is.
Sister's been afraid of the dark
The artist's sister is frightened - a clear indication that the situation is potentially dangerous and that their father needs to run to safety.
I've been gathering the pieces of all these shattered hearts
The singer has been trying to hold things together and take care of her family in the face of danger, but she knows that only her father's escape can bring true safety and comfort.
And I don't care where you go to
The artist doesn't care about the details of where her father escapes to - she only cares that he gets out of harm's way as quickly as possible.
And I don't care where you land
The singer doesn't care about the final destination - all that matters is that her father is safe and away from danger.
Just get out of there daddy as fast as you can
The urgency and seriousness of the situation is emphasized again as the singer pleads with her father to run away as quickly as possible.
Run Daddy run, run daddy run
The repetition of this phrase serves as a reminder of the need for immediate action and expresses the urgency of the situation.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MIRANDA LAMBERT, ANGALEENA PRESLEY, ASHLEY MONROE
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